Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorVariety has named its 10 Comics to Watch for 2021. This year’s honorees will be profiled in the July 27 Comedy issue of Variety and take part in a virtual panel at this year’s Just For Laughs Festival.
Traditionally held every year in Montréal, the festival will go digital this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Variety launched the 10 Comics to Watch list in 2000 with names such as Zach Galifianakis and Patton Oswalt.
Over the years, other honorees have included Tiffany Haddish, Amy Schumer and Kumail Nanjiani.Says Paul Ronca, Senior Director of Creative Development, Just For Laughs: “The Variety 10 Comics to Watch has been a festival staple for so many years, and we are thrilled to be.
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